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While the World Cup was over and Spain took home the trophy by defeating Argentina in the final, there was another battle unfolding on our screens between the BBC and ITV.Wayne Rooney caught the attention of the BBC this summer (Image: BBC)Wayne Rooney has been voted the best pundit during the World Cup by Mirror readers. The former England and Manchester United striker was one of the BBC’s star signings of the tournament and made an impact on viewers.Rooney, 40, has attracted the attention of pundits in recent years after abandoning his bid to become a manager at Plymouth Argyle…
GENEVA (AP) — Senegal Call for regaining the Africa Cup of Nations The title, won in January in a chaotic final against hosts Morocco, will be heard at the highest court in the world of sport on October 8.of The Court of Arbitration for Sport stated: Friday’s hearing was held behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and no target date has been set for a verdict.It can typically take months for CAS judges to announce their decisions, and the AFCON case will come under intense scrutiny after giving rise to frivolous litigation. Turbulence in Africa’s soccer and…
The Spain captain is on a roll after winning the World Cup and being named the tournament’s best player, but his future with the club has been in doubt for some time.Rodri of Manchester City (Image: 2026 Getty Images)Manchester City’s leaders will resist any attempt by Real Madrid to sign Rodri this summer.Spanish giants Real have made winning the World Cup one of their top priorities. Rodri has entered the final 12 months of his current contract but has not agreed a new contract at Etihad Airways.The midfielder’s stock is at an all-time high after his sensational form for Spain…
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has urged Marc Cucurella to keep the unique promise he made before the World Cup final. The former Chelsea defender lifted the iconic golden trophy after helping his country defeat Argentina at the weekend. This is his second major international honor in recent years, having won Euro 2024 with La Roja.Before the World Cup final, Cucurella pledged to retire from international football if Spain made it all the way to the end. He suggested that there would be nothing left to accomplish for the country by lifting the trophy. He also promised to pay…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo back surgery next week, his manager has revealed. Enzo Maresca It was confirmed on Friday. Rodri, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2024, endured an injury-interrupted season last season, but since Winning the World Cup with Spain. Maresca did not say how long it would take him to recover from his latest setback, but admitted the former Ballon d’Or winner wants to remain at the club amid speculation about his future. “I’m not worried about that because there’s always speculation around big players,” Maresca said. “I think it’s…
Manchester City fans lead ahead of Chelsea as data on football-related arrests during the 2025-26 season is released.Last season, there were 1,963 football-related arrests (Image: Getty Images)Manchester City supporters were the most arrested of all soccer fans last season, new police sources have revealed. The UK Government has released data looking ahead to the 2025/26 campaign.The data, compiled from data collected by 43 territory police forces in England and Wales and British Transport Police (BTP), examines the number of football-related arrests and actions taken by authorities over the past 12 months.A total of 1,963 football-related arrests and other police actions…
Australian World Cup star Christian Volpato is said to have tested positive for cocaine while driving after being stopped by police in Sydney. The 22-year-old was reportedly stopped by authorities twice for speeding.NSW Police said Mr Volpato was initially stopped in a BMW coupe for speeding around 11pm. He was allegedly traveling in a speed zone of 86 to 94 m/h and a speed of 60 km/h. A breath test taken on the road came back negative.The midfielder was stopped for a second time two hours later for driving at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone at Anzac Bridge. A drug…
Lionel Messi and his defeated Argentina teammates deserve all the criticism they received after the World Cup final, but that doesn’t mean Gianni Infantino and FIFA should be given a reprieveLionel Messi comes under fire for his behavior in the World Cup final (Image: Getty Images)There may be better things to do Lionel Messi’s popularity among the British public has declined since he tried to send off Saint Marc Cucurella in the World Cup final, according to a pollster. It’s unclear whether this news is keeping Messi up at night, but you suspect otherwise.Messi’s deplorable attempt to corner Cucurella was…
Video of the incident circulating on social media shows Enzo Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez looking upset as they leave the locker room. Martinez was shown a yellow card and sent off just before half-time for what appeared to be an injury, while Fernandes was sent off three minutes into stoppage time in the second half.But Mr. Paredes didn’t engage in any conspiracy. “Spain were better than us in the final. They are the rightful winners of the World Cup,” he said after playing for Boca Juniors against O’Higgins in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana first round, in a…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — newcastle On Friday, they signed midfielder Alaj Bamba from Monaco for an estimated 34 million pounds (approximately $45 million).Bamba, 20, has signed a five-year contract with The Club. premier league club.”I’m excited to test myself in a new league, the biggest league in the world. I learned a lot last season and now I feel ready for this new opportunity,” said Bamba, who plays for France U-20 and Monaco in the Champions League last season.his move comes after that Midfielder Sandro Tonali leaves the club Newcastle moved to Tottenham this summer, and it has been reported…